MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA POLARIS 100-200; LIGHT, SURGICAL

Catalog Number G16980

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation has just started; results will be provided in a follow-up report.H3 other text: on-going.

Event Description

It was reported that during use of the device, it was found that the joint of the light head was detached.Neither patient nor user health consequences were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The affected parts were examined onsite by dräger service and related information including a picture of the faulty component were made available.Replaced parts were not returned and therefore not available for further investigation at the manufacturer¿s site.The investigation was based on the assessment of all related information as provided.Furthermore, the supplier of the affected cardanic was involved in the investigation.As result of the investigation, a production failure at the supplier¿s site regarding the cardanic was identified to be the root cause of the event (human error, failure to follow the instructions).The retaining ring was either not fitted correctly in the groove or was fitted only on one side.In the current event, the affected system has been repaired.Furthermore, all polaris 100/200 systems installed at the customer¿s site were checked without deviation; no further faulty cardanic were found showing the reported fault pattern.Checks of the total stock material and the assessment of worldwide requests for repair cardanics (including the reason for the request) have shown that there is no systematic error.The installation instructions of the supplier of the cardanic were considered appropriate ¿ however, to improve the readability and to avoid misunderstanding, pictures and measurement specifications were added to show the difference between a correct and incorrect fit of the retaining ring.The number of similar cases, related to the same root cause, is within the expected range of the respective risk assessment and thus accepted.

Event Description

It was reported that during use of the device, it was found that the joint of the light head was detached.Neither patient nor user health consequences were reported.

• Brand Name: POLARIS 100-200
• Type of Device: LIGHT, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA; moislinger allee 53-55; lübeck ; GM
• Manufacturer (Section G): DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA; moislinger allee 53-55; lübeck 23542 ; GM 23542
• Manufacturer Contact: moislinger allee 53-55; lübeck 23542 ; 4518822868
• MDR Report Key: 18002156
• MDR Text Key: 326453034
• Report Number: 9611500-2023-00378
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048675268109
• UDI-Public: (01)04048675268109(11)220701(93)G16980-34
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123776
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/25/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: G16980
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: NA.; NA.